Plant Sciences - Research scientist I

TekWissen ®; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

TekWissen is seeking a Research Technician to support plant and seed production activities for crops such as soybean and maize at our client site in Research Triangle Park, NC. The role focuses on daily plant care and operational support for experiments in modern greenhouse and growth chamber facilities.

The position requires hands-on work onsite, with responsibilities including plant care, data collection, and collaboration with researchers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree with relevant greenhouse experience.
• Experience with soybean or maize crops is preferred.
• Ability to perform daily plant care and monitoring operations.
• Ability to follow written procedures and safety guidelines.
• Experience with data collection and documentation in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily plant care, including watering, fertilizing, scouting, and maintenance.
• Conduct planting, sampling, transplanting, and pollination activities.
• Record data accurately and maintain traceable records."
• Support greenhouse environmental management and troubleshooting as directed.
• Collaborate with research teams to execute experimental plans and timelines.
• Provide occasional weekend/holiday coverage to support critical operations.

Skills

Greenhouse operations

Data collection & recordkeeping

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

HSE compliance

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Plant care

Pollination support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy/Horticulture/Plant Science

Associate's degree + 2 years relevant experience

Experience with soybean hybridization

Tools

Greenhouse/environmental control systems

Growth chambers

Data recording equipment

Job description

Job Title: Plant Sciences - Research scientist I

Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Pay Rate: $20.50 - $20.50/Hr

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients who is a leading global provider of agricultural science and technology, in particular seeds and crop protection products, with its management headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, and further locations in Chicago, Tel Aviv, and Shanghai.

Job Description

• We are seeking a dedicated Research Technician to support plant and seed production activities for commercial crops such as soybean and maize.
• This hands-on role focuses on daily care of research plants and operational support for experiments in modern greenhouse and growth chamber facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily plant care activities, including watering, fertilizing, scouting, and general maintenance
• Conduct planting, sampling, transplanting, and pollination activities
• Monitor plant growth and performance; collect, document, and maintain accurate records/data
• Support greenhouse and growth chamber environmental management (monitoring, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting as directed)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and stewardship expectations
• Perform all work in accordance with HSE guidelines, company policies, and safe work practices
• Collaborate effectively with research teams to execute experimental plans and timelines
• Provide occasional/supplemental weekend and holiday coverage as needed to support critical operations

Skills

• Ability to perform physical duties required for greenhouse operations in controlled-environment conditions (standing/walking for extended periods; repetitive tasks)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in minimally supervised settings
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures and protocols precisely
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Commitment to stewardship, quality, and safety (HSE) standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with data collection, recordkeeping, and documentation in a protocol-driven or regulated environment
• Greenhouse experience preferred

Education

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related field OR
• Associate s degree with 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience with soybean hybridization (flower crossing), which is one of the preferred qualifications.
• Experience with greenhouse or growth chamber environmental control systems.
• Pollination activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with greenhouse/growth chamber environmental control systems
• Familiarity with agricultural research practices and experimental workflows
• Working knowledge of plant biology, crop growth requirements, and plant care principles

TekWissen is an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.